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Chapter 113·Meccan·5 verses

الفَلَقِ

Surah Al-Falaq

The Dawn

Seeking refuge in Allah from harm in creation.

About Surah Al-Falaq

Al-Falaq, “The Daybreak,” is a prayer for protection from the harms of the night, envy and evil. With An-Nas it forms al-Mu‘awwidhatayn, the two surahs of refuge.

Recited morning and evening and before sleep for protection, together with An-Nas and Al-Ikhlas.

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

  1. 1 Al-Falaq 113:1

    بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلْفَلَقِ

    Qul a'uzoo bi rabbil-falaq

    Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak

  2. 2 Al-Falaq 113:2

    مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ

    Min sharri ma khalaq

    From the evil of that which He created

  3. 3 Al-Falaq 113:3

    وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ

    Wa min sharri ghasiqin iza waqab

    And from the evil of darkness when it settles

  4. 4 Al-Falaq 113:4

    وَمِن شَرِّ ٱلنَّفَّٰثَٰتِ فِى ٱلْعُقَدِ

    Wa min sharrin-naffaa-thaati fil 'uqad

    And from the evil of the blowers in knots

  5. 5 Al-Falaq 113:5

    وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ

    Wa min shar ri haasidin iza hasad

    And from the evil of an envier when he envies."

Surah Al-Falaq — frequently asked questions

What does Surah Al-Falaq mean?

“Al-Falaq” translates to “The Dawn.” It is the 113th surah (chapter) of the Holy Quran.

How many verses are in Surah Al-Falaq?

Surah Al-Falaq has 5 verses (ayahs).

Is Surah Al-Falaq Meccan or Medinan?

It is a Makkah (Meccan) surah — revealed before the Prophet’s ﷺ migration (Hijrah) to Madinah.

Can I read Surah Al-Falaq in English online?

Yes. You can read Surah Al-Falaq free on this page in Arabic with a clear English translation and transliteration, so you can both understand the meaning and learn to recite it.

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